PARTY OF LIARS

The narrators depict a lavish Sweet Sixteen party. Kate Handford portrays Dani, the young, cool stepmother of the birthday girl, Sophie. Handford's voice trembles as Dani fights the crippling anxiety she works so hard to hide. Saskia Maarlveld portrays Kim, Sophie's mother. Her bitter tone reflects both her situation and her near constant state of inebriation. Suzy Jackson portrays Mikayla, Sophie's best friend, a girl who is living in a fantasy. Pearl Hewitt is rlaith, the Irish nanny who cares for Dani's baby. Her brogue is perfect for lending authenticity to the superstitions and keen observations she delivers. Dan Bittner is Ethan, husband, father, charming sophisticate, and perhaps something else not quite as apparent. At this birthday celebration one person will die. L.M.G. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]